Archive for December 10th, 2003

International Volunteer Day

10th December 2003

Did you know International Volunteer Day (IVD) was December 5, 2003? From Afghanistan to Zambia, IVD 2003 was celebrated in 107 countries. Around the world, heads of state, diplomats, and local officials, along with friends and neighbors recognized the contribution made by volunteers to make the world a better place! Please find more information about IVD events that took place around the world by clicking on the link below.

Link: http://www.worldvolunteerweb.org/dynamic/cfapps/news/news2.cfm?ArticlesID=34

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Papou Coulibaly is young boutique owner in Ouélessébougou. Previously, Geekcorps partnered with Papou to create a Cybertigi - an Internet access point for the local community via a wireless link to a Community Information & Learning Center (CLIC).

The Cybertigi proved to be a very successful experiment, becoming popular with first time Internet users who found Papou’s mini-cyber both affordable and accessible. Unfortunately, after several months of Cybertigi operation the CLIC lost its Internet connection and Papou returned his equipment back to the CLIC.

Undeterred, Papou Coulibaly saw the potential for offering offline ICT services in Ouélessébougou and went about creating a unconnected cyber café at his boutique. Using the Geekcorps’ Cybertigi design, Papou acquired three computers, a laser printer, scanner, digital camera, photo printer, a Bluetooth adapter, speakers and a headset, even building a permanent metal shelter for his cyber café boutique.

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